Squeaking Rubbers (Oo-eer Missus !)

[hussar10a]

For a while now the windows on my 996 cab have been squeaking like billy-oh as they rub against the various rubber to glass seals, especially and most noticeably the big one between the rear of the front side window and the front of the rear side window.

When I lubricate them with spit (don't ask !!) the squeaking stops so I guess I need a proper lubricant to effect a more thorough job.

I know (not from experience of course!) that vaseline rots rubber, so is there any sort of silicone-type stuff that I should buy and apply ?

Apologies for the double-entendres, but in our village at least the pantomime season is still upon us !

[bermyandy]

hussar10a said:

When I lubricate them with spit

Have you been watching brokeback mountain?!

[slippydiff]

hussar10a said:

For a while now the windows on my 996 cab have been squeaking like billy-oh as they rub against the various rubber to glass seals, especially and most noticeably the big one between the rear of the front side window and the front of the rear side window.

When I lubricate them with spit (don't ask !!) the squeaking stops so I guess I need a proper lubricant to effect a more thorough job.

I know (not from experience of course!) that vaseline rots rubber, so is there any sort of silicone-type stuff that I should buy and apply ?

Apologies for the double-entendres, but in our village at least the pantomime season is still upon us !

I seem to recall that a light dusting of talcum powder is supposed to stop seals squeaking ?

[hussar10a]

[/quote]I seem to recall that a light dusting of talcum powder is supposed to stop seals squeaking ?[/quote]

As does hitting them over the head with a club if I remember correctly !!

[Globulator]

Go to a plumbers merchant.

Buy a small pot of silicone grease.

Apply sparingly to all glass/rubber interfaces.

(Edited to change surface to interface!)

Edited by Globulator on Wednesday 17th January 12:54

[slippydiff]

hussar10a said:

I seem to recall that a light dusting of talcum powder is supposed to stop seals squeaking ?[/quote]

As does hitting them over the head with a club if I remember correctly !![/quote]

I think you'll find that kills them altogether !

[hussar10a]

Globulator said:

Go to a plumbers merchant.

Buy a small pot of silicone grease.

Apply sparingly to all glass/rubber surfaces.

Thanks - just what i needed to know